PG&E And VIA Motors Showcase Next Generation Of
Extended-Range Electric Vehicles At North American International Auto
Show

WHAT

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and VIA Motors will showcase
the first extended-range electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) and cargo van
for utilities at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
PG&E and VIA motors also teamed up at last year's show to unveil an
extended-range electric pickup truck.

PG&E's
extended-range electric pickup truck on display and available for
ride-alongs

Speaking program featuring representatives from PG&E and VIA Motors

Demonstration of truck's on-board power generation capabilities

WHY

VIA
Motors' Extended-Range Electric Vehicles (eREV) not only have the potential
to transform transportation, but also the way electric utilities like PG&E
provide service to customers. These eREVs can provide exportable power to
shorten unplanned outages, provide back-up power for scheduled outages and
boost the electric grid when needed.

The
first generation trucks have 15-kilowatt capacity, which is the equivalent
of a generator for a small or medium house, and that amount could increase
in future models. All three eREV models feature extraordinary fuel
efficiency, up to 100 mpg under typical driving conditions.

PG&E
partnered with VIA Motors back in 2008 to develop the eREV. Last year, the
utility tested two eREV trucks as part of its overall fleet. Based upon the
positive results of that test, PG&E will be adding more eREV trucks, SUVs
and cargo vans from VIA Motors to its fleet.

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